Generally riveting follow up of the case where three quite possibly
innocent young men sit in prison for murdering three children.

Certainly, at least given what the two documentaries show, there is way
beyond 'reasonable doubt' that they're responsible. But what was a
moderate flaw in the first film becomes worse here; In the same way the
prosecution disturbingly made the evidence fit their theory, throwing
out, ignoring, or belittling what didn't fit, the film-makers seem to
play some of the same game in reverse.

Crucial questions about alibis are never answered, and this sequel
spends too much energy trying to pin guilt on Mark Byers, step-father
of one of the murdered boys.

Is there some spooky circumstantial evidence that he may have been
involved? Absolutely. But proof? The man even voluntarily takes a lie
detector test, and passes with flying colors, which the film- makers
then dismiss since the man is on various prescription mood altering
drugs. But do we ever hear an expert say those drugs might affect the
test? No.

More disturbing, the film seems to imply he's guilty because he looks
and acts weird, and says confusing and contradictory things, the very
sort of 'guilt by odd behavior' association both films attack in
relation to the three boys found guilty. The fact that Byers
(supposedly) has a brain tumor, and what effect that might have on his
outward behavior is never explored at all. And watching this character
at such length starts to get dull after a while, as his rants go on and
on.

None-the-less, this is still a very interesting film, the most moving
sections being those spent with the three now young men in jail for a
crime they likely didn't commit. All have grown up a great deal in the
4 years since the last film, and are sad and articulate reminders of
how horrifying it can be that people never given the benefit of a fair
trial are allowed to sit and rot in prison. And the amazing lack of
despair or bitterness they show is a testament to human resilience.

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